Staph Infections

Yes it does.

A staph infection is a very dangerous thing to be trying to deal with on your own. It's very contagious and spreads like wildfire. You need antibiotics. Keep the wound covered and disinfect any items that come in contact with your back. I do know of a old wife's rememdy that might help until you can go to the dr but no guarantees. You take the inside lining of a raw egg, it's the skin on the inside of the shell. You put it slimey side down on the infected site and put a bandage over it. When the lining dries it pulls out the infection. You must wash this area with alcohol several times a day. As I said this is a old wife's rememdy. Honestly I would go to the dr. Staph can kill you. Take care hope you get well soon.

Yes, if you can show the hospital or its staff were negligent in taking reasonable precautions to prevent the infection. You would also have to show that the infection was acquired at the hospital, or as a result of something the hospital had done or failed to do.

a staph infection may itch at first. It will usually change within two days to a painful sore with pus present. For many people this time period is less, especially if they scratch, but you should absolutely not scratch. This can cause the infection to spread to other areas of the skin or even become systemic which could mean a hospital trip.

YES!!!!!! they can get really bad, and some staph infections (like mrsa) are contagious. It would be a mistake not to go.

i have had staph twice..the second time it was nthe resistant staph....both times though, i acquired staph from excessively diggin at my zits (i mean, it was bad., where i would get obsessed with getting a zit out and would go layer after layer until , it almost seemed an immediate change...my face went from bad (cause i had picked for an hour non-stop)to horrendous!! my face literally doubled in size on one side of my face, it was soooo gross. i spent four days in the hospital each of the two times. i cant talk for the staph infections anywhere else on your body..but if its on your face (at least in instances llike mine...you will know for sure that you have a serious problem, if you do have staph.

i have had staph twice..the second time it was nthe resistant staph....both times though, i acquired staph from excessively diggin at my zits (i mean, it was bad., where i would get obsessed with getting a zit out and would go layer after layer until , it almost seemed an immediate change...my face went from bad (cause i had picked for an hour non-stop)to horrendous!! my face literally doubled in size on one side of my face, it was soooo gross. i spent four days in the hospital each of the two times. i cant talk for the staph infections anywhere else on your body..but if its on your face (at least in instances llike mine...you will know for sure that you have a serious problem, if you do have staph.

19,000 people and growing every year since staph is becoming resistant to our best drugs, such as penicillin. 1 out every 10 patients in the hospital die of staph.

Yes and it can get extremely high as a staph infection is a terrible one to have

yes Staph is an infection carried by a person who is sick well it can survive in many conditions and that includes spit. if someone sneezes then you might get some spit on you and it might even land in your mouth and you could be infected by the virus and have it but you wont bie but staph is in a pimple on someones face or in there hair so you just need to be careful and wash you hands after everything you do. -Natalie Marin

A STAPH (short for STAPHYLOCOCCUS) infection can be a serious bacterial infection. It can make you feel groggy and tired. You need to follow Doctors instructions and take ALL of your antibiotics. You also need to take it easy, get rest, plenty of fluids and let your body heal it self. Some people stop taking their antibiotics when they feel better, but that is a MISTAKE. Take all meds as directed, take it as directed, rest, and do not resume activity until you are 100%.

The BEST answer is to ask your vet, but my GF who is in vet school, and works at a vet clinic says that Cephalexin is pretty decent at treating bacteria related infections.

PLEASE do NOT take this as THE BEST answer ... only your VET knows that. Each case is different .. which is why only your VET could know. This is only a vaguely "generalized" answer.

Staphylococcus bacteria are commensuals on and in horses; an infection can arise from an overgrowth of these commensuals. Otherwise, Staphylococcus bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment, so horses can pick up a Staphylococcal infection pretty much anywhere.

I have had infections and found that his has brought on flare ups in my RA. this is of coarse only a single persons observation. I would suggest that you have the infection seen to as quickly as possible and have him checked out for arthritis. Especially RA as this can turn into a serious problem if left untreated.

There are a few symptoms that could indicate a staph infection on the earlobe. The ear may be red and sore to touch. It can also have a pus-like rash. It is best to consult a doctor to make sure.

from what I've read about it, it depends on what kind of staph infection there is. there are many different forms of staph. the wound needs to be completely healed but that doesn't mean that it's gone. if you have taken antibiotics, don't stop just because the wound is healed...continue the treatment. you can bathe in epsoms salt, I've even heard use a cap full of bleach in the tub (a full tub of water) and that would help. Personally I wouldn't try it, there is a tea tree oil, which is a natural source of antifungal that would help medicate it daily. I hope the general knowledge helps someone. I don' t know everything about it, but this is just tidbits I got from reading.

staph is caused by the bacteria, Staphylococcus, which gets into a wound. Also, In teens, most staph infections are minor skin infections. People with skin problems like burns or eczema may be more likely to get staph skin infections. People can get staph infections from contaminated objects, but staph bacteria often spread through skin-to-skin contact - the bacteria can be spread from one area of the body to another if someone touches the infected area. Staph infections can spread from person to person among those who live close together in group situations (such as in college dorms). Usually this happens when people with skin infections share things like bed linens, towels, or clothing. Warm, humid environments can contribute to staph infections, so excessive sweating can increase someone's chances of developing an infection. Source/ Credit - http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/bacterial_viral/staph.html

See the related link for pictures of staph infections.
It's spelled staph, short for staphylococcus. A Google image search will show you plenty, however not if you spell it wrong.

No its not suitable to treat staph infections, because it's not strong enough to treat that type of infection. My doctor prescribed Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg known as a Tetracycline antibiotic. Always consult your doctor for full treatment options.

Yes, I have a friend in Charolotte Medical Center in Charlotte,N.C. dianosed with a staph infection on the brain

Yes, I recently took my dog to the vet, and it turned out there was a staph infection in both of his ears.

Both human-to-animal and animal-to-human transmission of Staph (MRSA) are known to be possible. Although this use to be rare, with the constant mutation of drug resistant Staph it has become more commonplace. http://www.gjsentinel.com/featr/content/shared/living/pets/qa/qa111907.html These infections are not just limited to dog-to-human/human-to-dog but also a wide range of other animals including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, cats, and rabbits as well. Good hygiene practices will lessen the your chances of a Staph infection but the bacteria is ever present in our environment and possibly the most common disease-causing bacteria in humans. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/Aresist/mrsafaq.htm http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2109.html

It means that you have a bacterial illness or virus. Your body should clear it out, but if it doesn't, it may go into your throat and chest. You know that has happened if you have a hard time breathing or you have thick-sounding coughs. If this happens, Mucinex will help cure it up quickly. Drink huge amounts of water to speed the process!!

S. aureus is transmitted by direct contact with infected wound pus, skin to skin contact and contact with other objects (counter top, hand towels, ect.) that have been touched by an infected person.